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This role focuses on ensuring that aerospace parts and assemblies consistently meet stringent safety, reliability, and performance standards. You will own quality inspections across the full production lifecycle—including in-process, first article, and final inspections—and play a critical role in verifying that every component conforms to engineering requirements and is fully compliant before it is released for shipment or flight.

• Perform detailed visual inspections of manufactured aerospace parts and assemblies to defined quality standards.
• Conduct dimensional and physical inspections of incoming and in-process aerospace components using precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and thread gauges.
• Interpret complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications to validate conformance to design requirements, tolerance levels, and customer specifications.
• Execute and document First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 standards to confirm that initial production meets all aerospace and customer requirements.
• Use advanced precision measurement equipment, including coordinate measuring machines (CMM), borescopes, micrometers, and calipers, to verify high-precision tolerances.
• Record inspection data and maintain accurate, complete quality documentation, including logs, reports, certificates of conformity (CoCs), and shop job packages, ensuring full traceability for every inspected part.
• Identify, document, and report nonconformances (NCRs), and collaborate with Quality Engineering, Engineering, and Production teams to determine corrective actions, rework recommendations, or disposition of nonconforming product.
• Support internal and external quality management system (QMS) audits to demonstrate compliance with AS9100 standards and relevant regulatory requirements such as FAA regulations.
• Review production and job documentation to ensure that work instructions, specifications, and quality requirements are correctly followed throughout the manufacturing process.
• Perform other quality-related duties as assigned to support continuous improvement and production needs.

• Minimum of 3 years of quality inspection experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and its application to aerospace components.
• Proven ability to read and interpret aerospace blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical manuals.
• Hands-on experience performing First Article Inspections (FAI), preferably in accordance with AS9102 standards.
• Practical experience using precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, thread gauges, and CMM equipment.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality management standards and basic understanding of FAA regulatory requirements for aerospace products.
• Ability to pass a visual acuity exam (e.g., Snellen 20/25 or similar) and a color discrimination test required for inspection tasks.
• Capability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Physical ability to sit or stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds periodically.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; a technical degree or specialized aerospace training is also preferred.
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Active FAA A&P License or Repairman Certificate is a plus.
• Experience with enterprise and engineering software such as SAP, Epicor, CATIA, or other CAD tools is preferred.
• Experience with CMM inspection and advanced metrology tools in an aerospace context.
• Comfort working with quality documentation, certificates of conformity, and nonconformance reporting systems.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality Engineering, Engineering, and Production.
• Organized and detail-oriented approach to maintaining accurate records and supporting audit activities.

You will join a growing, modern aerospace manufacturing environment that offers a refreshed approach to how people experience work. The team operates on a four-day work week schedule, providing extended weekends that support work-life balance. Employees enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks every day, along with free team lunches on Thursdays that foster connection and camaraderie. As the facility continues to grow, you will have the opportunity to contribute to building a strong quality culture and to shape processes in a setting that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

You will work in a newer aerospace manufacturing shop that is actively expanding its team while maintaining a close-knit, collaborative atmosphere rather than a large, impersonal facility. The environment is production-focused and fast-paced, with an emphasis on precision and adherence to aerospace quality standards such as AS9100. You will regularly use precision measurement equipment including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, thread gauges, CMMs, and borescopes, and may interact with software tools such as SAP, Epicor, and CATIA/CAD. The standard schedule is a four-day work week, Monday through Thursday from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The facility provides free drinks and snacks daily and free employee lunches on Thursdays, contributing to a supportive and engaging workplace. The role requires the ability to stand or sit for extended periods and lift up to 40 pounds periodically in a typical manufacturing shop setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Manchester, CT.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Manchester,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.